Get ready for some hands-on action! Our Education team guides you through a step-by-step workshop where you will create various objects.
Chevron Maker Annex
Register for each workshop using the title links provided!
Activities, events and times subject to change.
Hold onto your hats because Saturday is about to get a major upgrade! Join the thrill ride of a hands-on workshop led by our dynamic Maker Crew, where you'll dive headfirst into a world of innovation and creativity. Discover the secrets of operating cutting-edge equipment, master new skills, and unleash your imagination as you craft an array of exciting objects and toys. But the excitement doesn't stop there – take home your creations and let the fun continue long after the workshop ends!
September 2024
Kinetic Toys (Automata): Design and create your own moving mechanical sculptures using our Glowforge laser cutter and your own hand-drawn designs. Create cranks & cams to bring your automata to life as they spin, move up and down, and more!
When: Sept. 28 from 3 to 4:30 pm
October 2024
Pumpkin Carving: Pick the perfect pumpkin and design a one-of-a-kind pattern to create a jack-o-lantern. You’ll carve into the pumpkin with special Maker Annex tools and take home a pumpkin ready to kick off the month at the Boo-Seum!
When: Oct. 12 every two hours from 9 am to 5 pm
Register in person at Maker Annex. Registration opens 1 hour before the workshop
Monster Stuffed Animals: Channel your inner monster maker as you design your own plush monster on the GlowForge laser cutter. Design & cut out your pattern, then put it together and add the ghoulish details to your monster, just in time for spooky fun!
When: Oct. 19 from 3 to 4:30 pm
Glow Slime: Create your own mixture of oozing, gooey, glow slime! Join in the spooky fun to mix up your own monster slime, test it out on our giant nose then take home your gooey creations.
When: Oct. 26 from 3 to 4:30 pm
November 2024
Ping-Pong Launchers: Launch into fun with your own tension-powered ping-pong ball launcher. Hammer, shape and create your wooden launcher and get ready to pop into this workshop.
When: Nov. 9 from 3 to 4:30 pm
Wooden Cars: We’re off to the races with this workshop! Use the power of the CNC router and the GlowForge laser cutter plus drills and power tools to model, create, and decorate your own wooden car!
When: Nov. 16 from 3 to 4:30 pm
December 2024
Snowglobes: Get ready to create a winter wonderland in your own snow globe! First, design your winter scene to go inside the snow globe using the GlowForge laser cutter then bring your design together complete with a glittery liquid mix to bring your snow globe to life.
When: Dec. 14 from 3 to 4:30 pm
Chevron Maker Annex